Rocktape- uses and benefits

A few months ago I completed a Rocktaping or kinesiotaping course which I found to be highly informative and very practical. I have returned to Yarra Osteopathy with lots of great knowledge and expertise in this area for our patients. What is Rocktape? Unlike normal...

Fit in 6 minutes a week!

Want to get the most out of your workout? There are many different ways to train and to stay fit! Many of the patients at Yarra Osteopathy have personal trainers, gym routines or do pilates. A lap of the “Tan” is pretty much an obligation when you are...

What’s New at Yarra Osteo…

Here at the clinic we are constantly on the lookout for new and exciting products that will make your life easier and help us to achieve the best results with you in the clinic. We have recently updated our selection of pillows and added a couple of new and exciting...
Osteopathy during pregnancy

Osteopathy during pregnancy

Throughout my pregnancy I have had the pleasure of taking a back seat as a patient and benefiting from many wonderful osteopathic treatments. Osteopathy is a safe and gentle treatment modality that can be used throughout your entire pregnancy for treatment of many...

Perfecting Posture with Pilates

In these chilly months we have been having, it can be difficult to motivate ourselves to leave our cosy burrows of hibernation to exercise. Here in South Yarra we see many more postural related injuries in these winter months due to the desk, sleep, repeat cycle most...

Smash Repairs vs Maintenance

Here is an idea to have a think about! How do you use Osteopathy? Do you get the most out the service at Yarra Osteopathy? The way I see it there are two reasons for seeing an Osteopath. The first reason is for what I call Smash Repairs!!! You had an accident, a fall,...
Taping the how and why…

Taping the how and why…

4 simple reasons you should use this as part of your injury management and prevention plan. Using tape to provide supportive strapping to a joint is often used by Osteopaths to relieve pain, improve joint stability and prevent the occurrence or recurrence of injury in...
Neck pain and headaches

Neck pain and headaches

Can my neck cause a headaches? At Yarra Osteopathy we see many patients with headaches. They are a debilitating problem experienced by approximately 5 million Australians (reference) and one of the most common causes of headache is dysfunction of the neck...

The Best TV Viewing from 2014…

Its not often that your osteopath will recommend that you head home, settle into the couch and watch TV! Well this is your homework assignment for today. Don’t delay… This two part Catalyst special (The gut reaction part 1 and part 2), is all about the link between...
Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic Drainage

The Lymphatic System The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and ducts that parallels the circulatory system in the body. It facilitates the drainage of excess fluid and removal of wastes and toxins. Also contained within this system are lymph nodes. Most people...